A bed with wheels, which has curls outward, both on the headboards and footboards to create an image of queen sleigh bed frame, is an economical and rewarding do-it-yourself project despite the fact that it requires many hours of work, even for an experienced woodworker. For variations on this project, you can shorten the process by purchasing some of the prefabricated pieces, or you can extend it by purchasing old wooden door panels and incorporating them into your header design.

The fine carpentry website offers detailed instructions and plans for queen sleigh bed frame, among other sources, such as do-it-yourself books available at hardware stores. Buy all the essential materials and take stock to make sure you have all the necessary tools for this job. Examples of tools needed are a jigsaw puzzle to bend the end positions, a router for slots and a band saw for straight lines.

Start building with medium density fiber for the base of the bed and hardwood such as maple, oak or cherry for the head and foot. It is necessary to make a pattern for queen sleigh bed frame like curves and then use a jigsaw to create them. Connect the header and foot with the braces, then add the wood screws to ensure the structure will remain secure. Stain the wood to give the final touches to your project. Once dry, add a mattress and bedding to complete the job.